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Category: Main Course
Indian-Spiced Chicken Burgers - TastyPlanner.com
Chef: Bsc1216
Delicious chicken burgers served in pita pockets
Recipe Source: Great Food Fast
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (4 to 5), cut into rough chunks
4 scallions, whites and greens, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger (from a peeled 2-inch piece)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin (divided use)
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp Vegetable oil, for coating grill grates
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
4 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas
1 cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
4 watermelon wedges, optional
Instructions
For the burgers, heat the grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the scallions, ginger, lemon juice, paprika, 2 teaspoons cumin, cardamom, cayenne pepper, 1 ½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Set aside to marinate at least 10 minutes (and up to 30 minutes).
Transfer the mixture to a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped, but not pasty, 10 to 12 times. Gently form the mixture into 16 patties, each ¾ inch thick (about 3 tablespoons of mixture per patty).
Moisten a folded paper towel with oil; grasp with tongs and rub over the grill grates to coat with oil. Season the patties with additional salt and pepper. Grill until opaque, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
While the burgers cook, make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine yogurt and remaining ½ teaspoon cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Halve the pitas crosswise and place 2 patties, cucumber slices and some cilantro in each half. Serve with yogurt sauce and optional watermelon slices. Makes 4 large servings (each is 2 pita halves and 4 burgers).
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